BWK Solicitors are a modern, ambitious and fast-growing law firm providing legal services located in Buckinghamshire, with with offices in Chalfont St Giles, Stone (Aylesbury) & Princes Risborough.
Join our team
We are looking to recruit talented people that can grow with us and share and contribute to our success.
If you are ambitious, forward-thinking and ready to join a law firm that is fast-paced and friendly then we would love to hear from you.
Our current vacancies are detailed in the section below.
Current vacancies
BWK Solicitors – Commercial Property Secretary
Location: Stone, Buckinghamshire
Firm: BWK Solicitors
Salary: Competitive
About Us BWK Solicitors is a modern, fast-growing law firm based in Buckinghamshire. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality legal services with a personal touch. As part of our continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Commercial Property Secretary to join our friendly and professional team.
The Role
You will provide direct support to the Managing Director in handling a variety of commercial property transactions. The caseload includes:
- Sales and purchases of freehold
- Acting for landlords and tenants in the granting of leases
- Rent deposits
- Share purchase agreements
- Re-financing
- SIPP transfers
- Agricultural transactions
- Development sales
- Option and overage agreements
This is a varied and fast-paced role requiring strong legal secretarial skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Open and maintain legal files in line with the firm’s risk management procedures
- Produce letters, forms, and legal documents to a high standard
- Handle telephone enquiries in a professional manner
- Perform general office duties (photocopying, scanning, filing, etc.)
- Conduct property searches using appropriate online platforms
- Manage post-completion- SDLT submissions and Land Registry registrations
- Carry out searches and handle Land Registry applications
- Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold firm procedures at all times
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a legal secretary in a Commercial Property department
- Fast and accurate touch typing (ideally 60 WPM or more)
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proactive, professional, and highly organised
To Apply
Please send your CV and a short covering note to Mags Desai – MagsD@BWKsolicitors.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
BWK Solicitors is a modern, ambitious and fast-growing law firm located in Buckinghamshire. We are looking for an ambitious and dedicated solicitor of circa 2-3 years PQE to join our busy Private Client department (full-time) or a much more experienced PC Solicitor who is interested in working 3 days a week.
Reporting to the Head of Private Client, the successful candidate will be bright, ambitious and technically competent in all areas of Private Client law.
In this role you will advise clients on Wills, Estate Administration, Court of Protection, LPAs, Drafting Deeds of Variation, Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts.
Skills and Attributes
- Outstanding communication
- Confident in handling your own caseload
- Excellent organisational skills – particularly diary, file and time management
- Ability to use initiative
- A friendly, positive and proactive approach
- IT skills including Outlook, Word & Excel
- Approachable and empathetic
- Team player
Benefits
- 25 days holiday
- 8 Bank holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Christmas office closure
- Standard pension
- 3 months probationary period with a three month notice period thereafter
- Free parking at the Stone office
Salary
Competitive (Depending on Experience)
We are looking for a talented person that can grow, share and contribute to our success. If you are genuinely passionate about this area of law, forward-thinking and ready to join a law firm that is fast-paced with a friendly atmosphere, then we would love to hear from you.
If this role is of interest to you, please send your CV and covering letter to Mags Desai at MagsD@BWKsolicitors.co.uk
What we offer
- Competitive salary package and development opportunities
- A fantastic set up and team to support you
- Positive encouragement to develop your career and help our firm to differentiate itself
Our team
All of our people:
- Care about clients and fellow staff
- Work hard
- Maintain their sense of humour and personality
- Work together as an effective team to provide a top-quality service
- Know that to progress and achieve, we need our individuals to continually improve and grow.